Articles from the January 27, 2011 edition

Courtesy of New Mexico State Parks Oliver Lee Memorial State Park is set near the Sacramento Mountains which feature historic exhibits. • Location: Oliver Lee Memorial State Park is 8 miles south of Alamogordo via U.S.-54. • Directions: From Portales take U.S. 70 W. for 85 miles stay straight and take West Relief Route (Roswell) for 7.3 miles. Turn...

Courtesy of New Mexico State Parks Oliver Lee Memorial State Park is set near the Sacramento Mountains which feature historic exhibits. • Location: Oliver Lee Memorial State Park is 8 miles south of Alamogordo via U.S.-54. • Directions: From Portales take U.S. 70 W. for 85 miles stay straight and take West Relief Route (Roswell) for 7.3 miles. Turn... Full story

This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may vary as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities....

This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may vary as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities.... Full story

PHOENIX — Enrolling into the TRICARE West Region now has the feel and ease of signing a credit card transaction at the market or department store. TriWest Healthcare Alliance, the Department of Defense contractor that manages TRICARE for the 21-state West Region, has rolled out electronic signature pads to nearly all of its TRICARE Service Centers at West Region offices, bringing convenience to customers. How it works: Rather than flipping through pages of forms to sign, beneficiaries now can sign their enrollment,... Full story

PHOENIX — Enrolling into the TRICARE West Region now has the feel and ease of signing a credit card transaction at the market or department store. TriWest Healthcare Alliance, the Department of Defense contractor that manages TRICARE for the 21-state West Region, has rolled out electronic signature pads to nearly all of its TRICARE Service Centers at West Region offices, bringing convenience to customers. How it works: Rather than flipping through pages of forms to sign, beneficiaries now can sign their enrollment,...

Courtesy photo Monastery of Christ in the Desert is located about 135 miles from the closest major airport in Albuquerque, 75 miles north of Santa Fe, and about 53 miles south of Chama, via U.S. Route 84. Monastery of Christ in the Desert • Location: About 135 miles from the closest major airport in Albuquerque, 75 miles north of Santa Fe, and about 53 miles south of Chama, via U.S. Route 84 • What activities can you enjoy at this location: The monastery is situated in a canyon in northwestern New Mexico,...

Courtesy photo Monastery of Christ in the Desert is located about 135 miles from the closest major airport in Albuquerque, 75 miles north of Santa Fe, and about 53 miles south of Chama, via U.S. Route 84. Monastery of Christ in the Desert • Location: About 135 miles from the closest major airport in Albuquerque, 75 miles north of Santa Fe, and about 53 miles south of Chama, via U.S. Route 84 • What activities can you enjoy at this location: The monastery is situated in a canyon in northwestern New Mexico,...

USAF graphic I mentioned in a previous writing that I would have discussions with our base populace about what it means to be a special operations airmen and how the SOF (special operations forces) truths should intertwine in our lives and our work here at Cannon Air Force Base. I start this week’s article off with a quick background on the truths and then a highlight of the first truth. I will focus on the other truths in the coming weeks paper. The five Special Operations Forces Truths: 1. Humans are more important than h...

USAF graphic I mentioned in a previous writing that I would have discussions with our base populace about what it means to be a special operations airmen and how the SOF (special operations forces) truths should intertwine in our lives and our work here at Cannon Air Force Base. I start this week’s article off with a quick background on the truths and then a highlight of the first truth. I will focus on the other truths in the coming weeks paper. The five Special Operations Forces Truths: 1. Humans are more important than h... Full story

Liliana Castillo

Cannon Connections: Liliana Castillo The Pecos Trail Dining Facility's dessert raspberry chocolate cake included fresh raspberries, a chocolate sauce center and chocolate curls. The first cooking competition at Cannon Air Force Base pitted the Landing Zone’s civilian chefs against the Pecos Trail Dining Facility’s military chefs. The competition took place Jan. 22 at the Landing Zone. Landing Zone Club Manager Mara Jordan said that often food service industry professional aren’t recognized for their skills. “We’re here beca...

Liliana Castillo

Cannon Connections: Liliana Castillo The Pecos Trail Dining Facility's dessert raspberry chocolate cake included fresh raspberries, a chocolate sauce center and chocolate curls. The first cooking competition at Cannon Air Force Base pitted the Landing Zone’s civilian chefs against the Pecos Trail Dining Facility’s military chefs. The competition took place Jan. 22 at the Landing Zone. Landing Zone Club Manager Mara Jordan said that often food service industry professional aren’t recognized for their skills. “We’re here beca... Full story

WASHINGTON — White House officials have released a report that unveils a new, governmentwide approach to military family support and details a sweeping, interagency effort under way to strengthen families and enhance their well-being and quality of life. President Barack Obama announced the results of a nearly yearlong review of military family support Jan. 24 in a White House ceremony attended by the Defense Department’s top brass, including Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates; Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the J...

WASHINGTON — White House officials have released a report that unveils a new, governmentwide approach to military family support and details a sweeping, interagency effort under way to strengthen families and enhance their well-being and quality of life. President Barack Obama announced the results of a nearly yearlong review of military family support Jan. 24 in a White House ceremony attended by the Defense Department’s top brass, including Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates; Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the J...

WASHINGTON — In a State of the Union address marked by a call for renewed American innovation and cooperation, President Barack Obama pointed to the nation’s military as an example to follow. “Look to Iraq, where nearly 100,000 of our brave men and women have left with their heads held high; American combat patrols have ended; violence is down; and a new government has been formed,” the commander in chief said. In Afghanistan, U.S. troops have taken Taliban strongholds and trained Afghan Security Forces, and will conti...

WASHINGTON — In a State of the Union address marked by a call for renewed American innovation and cooperation, President Barack Obama pointed to the nation’s military as an example to follow. “Look to Iraq, where nearly 100,000 of our brave men and women have left with their heads held high; American combat patrols have ended; violence is down; and a new government has been formed,” the commander in chief said. In Afghanistan, U.S. troops have taken Taliban strongholds and trained Afghan Security Forces, and will conti...

American Forces Press Service RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board members announced the 2011 elective deferral limit for regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions will remain $16,500, and TSP catch-up plan contribution limits will remain at $5,500. TSP is a long-term retirement savings plan that gives investors an opportunity to lower their taxes each year they contribute, because taxes are deferred until the employee withdraws from the account after retirement. “It’s a great sup...

American Forces Press Service RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board members announced the 2011 elective deferral limit for regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions will remain $16,500, and TSP catch-up plan contribution limits will remain at $5,500. TSP is a long-term retirement savings plan that gives investors an opportunity to lower their taxes each year they contribute, because taxes are deferred until the employee withdraws from the account after retirement. “It’s a great sup...

Freedom New Mexico Clovis senior Ashlee Pierson drives around a pair of Rio Rancho defenders in the first quarter of a game at Rock Staubus Gymnasium in Clovis. Clovis defeated Rio Rancho 57-24. The Fab 5 Top area performances from the week of Jan. 17-22: • Freshmen Madison Silveira (100 butterfly and 100 backstroke) and Caitlin Myers (100 freestyle and 200 freestyle), each won two individual events to lead Clovis to the girls title Artesia Invitational swim meet. Senior Kenan Bussen set a school record in the 200...

Freedom New Mexico Clovis senior Ashlee Pierson drives around a pair of Rio Rancho defenders in the first quarter of a game at Rock Staubus Gymnasium in Clovis. Clovis defeated Rio Rancho 57-24. The Fab 5 Top area performances from the week of Jan. 17-22: • Freshmen Madison Silveira (100 butterfly and 100 backstroke) and Caitlin Myers (100 freestyle and 200 freestyle), each won two individual events to lead Clovis to the girls title Artesia Invitational swim meet. Senior Kenan Bussen set a school record in the 200...

As we enter the harshest part of the year, please consider some cold-weather related safety concerns as you and your family go about your daily business. While our average winter temperature is 45 degrees, we often experience lows in the single digits with an associated wind creating a wind-chill effect that is below zero. This can be especially dangerous for young children as they play outdoors, or are waiting for their morning bus ride. As responsible parents, and in accordance with the base housing policy, all children...

As we enter the harshest part of the year, please consider some cold-weather related safety concerns as you and your family go about your daily business. While our average winter temperature is 45 degrees, we often experience lows in the single digits with an associated wind creating a wind-chill effect that is below zero. This can be especially dangerous for young children as they play outdoors, or are waiting for their morning bus ride. As responsible parents, and in accordance with the base housing policy, all children...

Cannon Connections: Gabriel Monte Crimson Designs co-owner Mike Gray said his business uses a direct to garment printer that allows him to print photographs and other graphics on t-shirts and other apparel. Crimson Designs • Hours: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. • Location: 1209 N. Main St., Clovis. • Owner: Mike and Mitch Gray • Type of business: Apparel decorating and retail. • What they offer: Apparel decorating, shirt and jacket retail, exclusive retailer of Curry County Cats shirts and memorabilia. •...

Cannon Connections: Gabriel Monte Crimson Designs co-owner Mike Gray said his business uses a direct to garment printer that allows him to print photographs and other graphics on t-shirts and other apparel. Crimson Designs • Hours: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. • Location: 1209 N. Main St., Clovis. • Owner: Mike and Mitch Gray • Type of business: Apparel decorating and retail. • What they offer: Apparel decorating, shirt and jacket retail, exclusive retailer of Curry County Cats shirts and memorabilia. •...

The Landing 11 a.m.: • Friday: Southern cuisine • Monday: All-American cuisine • Tuesday: Italian cuisine • Wednesday: Bistro with carver • Thursday: Mexican cuisine... Full story